Energy Security starts at home, and Energy Dominance starts with exporting services and energy. We are seeing the world start to wake up to energy security. The levels of natural gas supply vs. imports is a real question for planners. The question is: why take down perfectly good coal plants when China and India will […]
Continue ReadingIn the ever-volatile world of energy markets, the U.S. oil and gas sector continues to defy simple narratives. As of late October 2025, the U.S. rig count has dipped to 550 active rigs, marking a decline of 35 rigs compared to the same period last year. This drop comes even as domestic crude production hovers […]
Continue ReadingWeekly Daily Standup Top Stories Citi Says Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Could Impact Oil to $50, and Oil’s Surplus Is Here—But What’s the Real Story? October 19, 2025 Clark Savage In the volatile world of energy markets, headlines from major financial institutions like Citigroup often grab attention. Recently, Citi analysts suggested that a potential de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories EU’s Climate Rules Have Caused a Response from the US and Qatar, Issuing Trade Threats October 22, 2025 Clark Savage In an escalating tension over global energy trade, the European Union’s push for stringent climate and sustainability regulations has drawn sharp rebukes from major LNG suppliers, the United States, and Qatar. Both […]
Continue ReadingOverview of Rig Counts The latest data from Baker Hughes indicates that drilling activity in the United States remains relatively stable amid fluctuating oil prices. As of the week ending October 17, 2025, the total U.S. rig count stood at 548, marking an increase of 1 rig from the previous week. This includes 418 oil […]
Continue ReadingIn the dynamic world of energy production, the United States continues to defy expectations. Despite a stagnant rig count, U.S. crude oil output has reached unprecedented heights, showcasing remarkable efficiency gains and technological advancements in the industry. This trend highlights how operators are squeezing more production from fewer rigs, a testament to improved drilling techniques […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Where’s the Glut? Says ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance October 15, 2025 Clark Savage In the ever-volatile world of oil markets, ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance has recently challenged the prevailing narratives of an impending oil surplus. Speaking at a recent industry event, Lance questioned the notion of a glut, […] Occidental CEO Hollub Sees […]
Continue ReadingIn a bold assertion that underscores the ongoing tension between global energy transitions and surging technological demands, Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser declared that fossil fuels, rather than renewables, will be the primary force driving the electricity surge needed for artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at an industry conference on October 13, […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories The Current State of Critical Minerals in the US Market October 12, 2025 Clark Savage In an era defined by the push toward clean energy, electrification, and advanced technologies, critical minerals have emerged as the backbone of modern manufacturing and national security. These essential resources—ranging from lithium for batteries to […] China and […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley is joined by Kristi Antonick from Americans for Prosperity to discuss Texas’s major policy wins—from the passing of SB2 on school choice to the fight for property tax reform. Kristi shares grassroots success stories, like rallying over 1,000 citizens to the state capitol, […]
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